A/N: Thank you so much for the reviews. Hope you like this chapter…
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Xiaoyu Kazama
By: Elie
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Chapter 2:
Oh, yes I do –NOT!
She groaned, irritated by his loftiness. Her chocolate irises peered at the corner of her eyes and – saw him looking back.
"Now, look who's staring," Jin muttered, looking away.
Xiaoyu snorted and rolled her eyes. She totally ignored him while she checked on her manicured nails.
But deep inside, her heart quenched. She was nervously agitated of marrying this man.
Jin, on the other hand, felt the same. Oh come on, how could he marry a SNORING woman – err…girl…whatever!
And, they would never dare look at each other throughout this ride – never. Because if they did…they -
Ugh. They couldn't help it!
"WHAT?" They both chorused frustratingly.
If what was more irritating than looking back at each other was actually complaining about COMPLAINING that the other was looking, but, the other did the same, also.
Xiaoyu just stared at her fiancé. His hazel eyes locked with hers in a way she could melt for. But, that was impossible – the air conditioner was set full blast.
ANYWAY –
She was so upset of their situation. The look in his eyes was the same as hers – unwilling, and forced.
"Look, if you don't want to marry me, you can say so," she said calmly.
Jin wanted to say 'yes' for that matter. But apparently, emerald eyes stared at him profoundly, and the woman who owned it seemed to anticipate his answer.
He couldn't help but lie. His own thoughts and ideas were covered almost entirely by his advisors. One wrong answer could drive the press insane.
"But, I do want to marry you, Ling." He muttered as he watched those emerald eyes beam and divert from him.
Xiaoyu rolled her eyes up and then shut them in disappointment. He could've at least treated her kindly if that was the case. Then, she was the only one disapproving.
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The woman who owned those sly emerald eyes was 35 year old Hitori Koto. She was going to be Xiaoyu's advisor for – the rest of her life.
She knew Jin was only forced by his grandfather. But, she was ordered to prevent him from saying anything against it.
The least she could do was allow him to express how he really felt. And of course, his actions and answers didn't balance.
She sighed at the thought and shook her head in dismay. There was an eerie silence inside the car, for none of them talked.
Summoning the courage, she held her breath and –
"So Xiaoyu, tell us more about yourself. I'm sure Jin will love to hear more about you."
Xiaoyu blinked, her eyebrows twitching in one place. Like, she really wanted to flaunt herself for him. And, probably he'd just yawn from listening.
Her mouth was about to open in protest when Jin suddenly grabbed her hand.
"That won't be necessary, Hitori. Remember, I just came back from China, so, Ling and I have been dating, you know." He lied, gripping her hand firmly.
Hitori stared at them, surprised. Have they met each other already?
Xiaoyu placed her other hand on top of his, smiled, and then squeezed it off – hard.
He grunted quietly, protectively pulling his hand back. He shot her a 'look' and then smiled.
"But –" Hitori was cut off.
"Jin's right. I told him about me back in China. He's such a sweet guy…really." Xiaoyu lied also, rolling her eyes in disgust.
Jin made her a face as he slouched in his seat. He was so fatigued from the flight that all he could do was pout.
His eyelids fluttered in conflict – to sleep or not to sleep. But, when he caught his fiancée staring at him mischievously, he decided not to.
"What? Are you planning on taking your revenge right when I sleep?" He muttered, once Hitori was out of view.
Xiaoyu snarled at him, her chocolate eyes locking with his hazel ones. He was really getting on her nerves since…oh, she forgot.
"For your stupid information, I don't give grudges." She said as a matter of fact.
Yeah right, he snorted.
He let out a huge sigh and said, "Are we there yet? I'm so tired of the flight…I haven't slept at that time because of Ling's SNO-"
She glared at him immediately, and it felt like he was being whipped. Ouch.
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They arrived at the Mishima Mansion at exactly midnight. All windows were lit up, and members of the household went out to greet the new member of the family.
Xiaoyu gasped at the marvelous structure in front of her. It was ultra-modern than she'd expected – unlike their temple-like mansion back in China.
And there she realized this was going to be her home for the rest of her life.
Ah, tears of joy – NOT.
She loved her grandpa's house. It has been her home for, like, forever until now. And what hurt the most were her parent's graves there, and she'd sure miss visiting them everyday.
But, this decision was for her family. She had to marry Jin Kazama – whether she like it or not.
Servants immediately took all their belongings inside the mansion as they went in.
"Is grandpa around?" Jin asked, his eyes roaming the house.
Hitori shook her head, "He'll be arriving early tomorrow. He's at a meeting again."
"Whatever," he muttered under his breath.
Breathing heavily, he turned to Xiaoyu and whistled.
Because of that, Xiaoyu unconsciously snapped toward him. Annoyed, she looked away immediately.
Jin sighed, walking toward her. A constant frown was plastered on his face even before they'd arrive. He knew he had to do this. It was a must.
He knelt in front of her and pulled a small, velvet box from his pocket. She gaped, blushing as their eyes met.
Come on, this is natural! Why am I blushing! Ugh! She thought incredulously.
His hand held hers, as the other flipped the box open, revealing an elegant diamond ring.
Her heart pounded, unable to contain the excitement or joy or whatever she felt as of the moment. But what was her problem of getting married anyway?
If there was anything at all that could make her eyes, heart, and mind blend to see through the drop dead gorgeous guy kneeling in front of her, oh, she'd do it.
Unfortunately, maybe there was none – yet.
She stood before him, distracted by her own thoughts and emotions. Her face darkened in a shade of pink, and her eyes beamed inquisitively.
Then, all seemed to fall upon her – the burden, everything. It was indescribable.
Jin slowly slid the ring in her ring finger, not looking back at her, though. But when the ring was set in her hand, her body tensed and she felt chained.
They were now OFFICIALLY –
"Here, we're engaged. Now are you happy, Ling?" He muttered, standing up.
That was it? HERE, WE'RE ENGAGED, HAPPY?
God, she expected more than that, like – This ring matches your eyes, May this ring symbolize our…, The Angels sent this ring for you… - etc, etc…
Hell, like she'd expect him to be the romantic type. But, maybe he was in the inside. And, maybe he was just waiting for the right girl and –
- She just wasn't the right girl, that's why.
"Are you kidding me?" she asked haughtily.
Jin raised his eyebrows, "Are you saying I don't want to marry you, HONEY? I mean, are you saying to ALL OF THESE PEOPLE I don't love you?"
She immediately snapped back to reality, realizing Hitori, and the whole household was gathered there.
So, okay – they had to put on a show, eh? But why was he cornering her? What a lame ally. Did he have to SHOUT THAT LOUD?
"SWEETHEART, I was just trying to make sure you'd buy the most expensive engagement ring for me." She smiled at him.
He grinned back, "So, I guess WE NEED TO BE ALONE FOR AWHILE to talk this out."
He pulled her hand and dragged her upstairs. The servants as well as Hitori, shrugged below in disappointment, retreating to their bedrooms.
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They were alone at the balcony upstairs, and the cool wind blew against their shuddering skin. It was pass midnight.
"So, now you know why I'm doing this," Jin frowned against his knee as he sat on the rails.
Xiaoyu nodded and placed her elbows on the rails as well, keeping her distance away from him.
"We don't want to marry each other, I know." She mumbled while closing her eyes as the breeze hit her face.
He frowned even more, "We just have to cooperate. In school, we must do the same goddamn thing."
This statement made her shrug. Even if she was against marriage, she expected it to free her from school – but this time, it was worse.
They'd be going to school – MARRIED.
"By next week, we have school." Jin simply said.
"What about the day after the wedding?" she asked.
Jin smirked, "We're excused for honeymoon."
Yeah, this couldn't get any better…
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A/N: So, what do you think? The longer the better?